Shards Paul & Mary The music features a mix

The music features a mix of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect a sense of yearning and resilience in the face of challenges

allowing the listener to fully immerse themselves in the intricate layers of sound

the 50th‑anniversary edition functions less as a radical re‑imagining and more as a loving archival celebration

creating a sonic landscape that enhances the themes of love and longing

The tracks on this album highlight Young's ability to craft memorable melodies while engaging in poignant storytelling

Shards Paul & Mary The music features a mixShards is the second album by the trio of jazz pianist Jason Moran, electronic musician BlankFor. ms (Tyler Gilmore), and drummer Marcus Gilmore, released on May 1, 2026 via Red Hook Records in digital, CD digipack, and limited edition 180g translucent vinyl formats. The album follows their 2023 debut collaboration Refract, which the New York Times praised for working "across medium and style, with composed elements and prepared loops" and Shards